Health Flashcards
Health
State of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Physical well being
All body systems working well
Able to carry out everyday tasks
Free from illness, injury or disease
Social well being
Essential human needs are met
Friendship and support
Having value within society
Ability to mix with other people
Mental well being
Able to cope with stress
Able to control emotions
Having self esteem
Fitness
The ability to cope with/ meet the demands of the environment
Connections of fitness
Exercise improves health
This can improve our ability to cope with the demands of the environment ( Fitness )
This will improve our performance
Balanced diet
A diet that gives ones body all the nutrients it needs to function correctly
Macronutrients
Must be consumed in large quantities
Essential for energy, growth and repair
Those who exercise more will need more of these
Micronutrients
We need small quantities of these
Vitamins and minerals
Essential for good physical health
Water
Prevents dehydration
Keeps blood viscosity low
Assists in removing waste products from the body
Carbohydrates
Provide energy by providing glucose for aerobic and anaerobic respiration
Found in:
Bread, pasta, rice
Protein
Used for growth and repair of muscle fibers - important to aid hypertrophy
Found in:
Fish, eggs, dairy, nuts and seeds
Fats
Should be eaten in small quantities as they are stored in the body which can lead to weight gain
Provide energy through aerobic respiration
Used in low intensity high duration sports
Found in:
Butter, oil, fatty meats and fried food
Energy balance
Energy used is balanced by energy intake
Risks of obesity
High bp
Diabetes
Heart disease
Liver disease
Stroke
Cancer
